Overview
Open response: Chungking Express (1994) dir. Wong Kar-Wai
What did you think of the film?
Wong Kar-Wai is known as a visually dynamic filmmaker who uses color and composition to create mood and advance the story. Do you see that happening in this film? How much does this feel like a product of Hong Kong, and how much does it feel like an international film dealing with universal feelings? How are the elements of American culture presented here?
The journal is set-up as an open response assignment and you can choose to answer any of these questions or explore ideas of your own. Whatever you decide to focus on, try to stay focused on a clear idea and cite examples from the film to support your analysis.